CVE-2024-13689: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in undsgn Uncode Core
The Uncode Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13689 is a code injection vulnerability in the Uncode Core WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.9.1.6. The issue arises because the plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, enabling authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This can potentially allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts within the affected WordPress site. The scope is unchanged, meaning the attack impacts only the vulnerable component and its privileges. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious shortcode usage. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Review and harden shortcode usage policies within the WordPress environment.
CVE-2024-13689: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in undsgn Uncode Core
Description
The Uncode Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13689 is a code injection vulnerability in the Uncode Core WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.9.1.6. The issue arises because the plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, enabling authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This can potentially allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts within the affected WordPress site. The scope is unchanged, meaning the attack impacts only the vulnerable component and its privileges. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious shortcode usage. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Review and harden shortcode usage policies within the WordPress environment.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-23T19:05:17.334Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e68b7ef31ef0b5a017c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:45:52 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:38:02 AM
Views: 11
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